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2021-12-01 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable

Permit Change - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Industrial/Commercial Application Form (Reissuance)

An NPDES permit reissuance compliance memo for Arbor Hills Remediation Area (Permit MI0045713) documents industrial stormwater PFAS concerns, including September–October 2021 grab samples showing PFOS exceedances in roadside ditches and storm water outfalls. The facility also reported TSS exceedances in April 2021 and ammonia exceedances in January 2021; an ACO for PFAS discharge regulation was being issued by the Emerging Pollutants Section.

Key data point: PFOS exceedances detected in roadside ditches and storm water outfalls, September–October 2021; ACO for PFAS regulation in process.

2021-11-22 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine

Violation Notice

EGLE approved GFL's extension request to respond to a November 1, 2021 remediation letter by December 15, 2021, and separately mandated that PFAS-related Short-Term Storm Water Characterization Study sample results be submitted via MiWaters by December 3, 2021, with all future results submitted upon receipt.

Key data point: No specific quantitative measurement provided; document is a procedural directive regarding PFAS sample submission deadlines and remediation plan response timeline.

2021-11-16 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine

Submission PDF

GFL submitted an NPDES Schedule of Compliance form and a 2021 Notice of Intent to Discharge for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area under permit MIS210766 on November 16, 2021. This is a routine procedural filing with no specific measurement data or violation claims included.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or claims in this document; it is a procedural submission cover sheet.

2021-11-16 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine

Schedule - DMR

This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area for October 2021, covering water quality parameters at the final effluent point. The report documents permitted limits and monitoring requirements for suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The facility reported "No Discharge" for the monitoring period.

Key data point: No discharge was reported for October 2021; the document contains permit limits and monitoring parameters but no actual measured effluent readings are provided in the data tables.

2021-11-16 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine

nForm Document

Golder Associates notifies the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality of an intent to commence discharge operations at the Arbor Hills Landfill remediation area (Permit MI0045713) effective December 1, 2021, and commits to confirming compliance with permit limits prior to start-up.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or violations stated; this is a procedural notice of intent to discharge with a start date of December 1, 2021.

2021-11-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

Violation Notice

EGLE issued a violation notice to Green for Life for failures in the landfill gas collection and flaring system at Arbor Hills Landfill during multiple 2021 plant shutdown events. The backup flare system was unable to capture and combust gas at adequate rates during AHE outages, resulting in landfill gas shortfalls of 1,105 to 1,782 scfm and contributing to nearby odor complaints.

Key data point: Landfill gas shortfalls of 1,105–1,782 scfm during AHE plant shutdowns (April, August, October 2021); candlestick flare observed not operating on October 19, 2021 at 7 pm despite company data claiming 5,000 scfm operation.

2021-11-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

Violation Notice

Arbor Hills Landfill responds to an EGLE Violation Notice dated November 10, 2021, challenging two alleged violations: (1) that the gas control system is not designed to handle maximum expected gas flow, and (2) that Flare 391 failed to start during an October 19–20 plant outage. The operator disputes both allegations, arguing that flare capacity (11,200 scfm) exceeds current gas generation (approximately 10,000 scfm) and that Flare 391 was intentionally disabled due to a malfunctioning flow meter, not a failure to operate.

Key data point: Combined flare capacity at Arbor Hills 11,200 scfm (as determined by stack test); landfill currently generating approximately 10,000 scfm; alleged violations October 19–20, 2021.

2021-11-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine

Test Observation

EGLE Air Quality Division staff observed a scheduled NOx emissions stack test on Solar Turbine 4 at Arbor Hills Energy (Section 3) on November 10, 2021. The facility was operating at steady state with GT4 at 4.7 MW (rated 5.2 MW), and landfill gas samples were collected via Tedlar bag and Draeger tube methods. The inspector noted mild to moderate landfill gas odors at multiple locations on site, including at the GT4 stack base and near the treatment system, and documented that AHE is in escalated enforcement with EPA and EGLE for ongoing SO2 limit exceedances.

Key data point: H2S Draeger tube readings 350–400 ppm range across three test runs; first run read @390 ppm H2S. NOx 28.9 ppm observed at 11:52 AM (below limit); SO2 23.6 ppm (above limit). Landfill gas odors intermittent and strong at GT4 stack base and moderate in area between treatment and turbine buildings.

2021-11-01 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · notable

EGLE response to Arbor Hills LF's remediation plans included in the STSWCS [7-15-2021 Arbor Hills Landfill - STSWCS Plan.pdf] submitted for VN-011821. Includes MMD Part 115 language and input from RRD.

EGLE's Water Resources Division reviewed GFL's remediation plan for PFAS-contaminated ponds at Arbor Hills Landfill resulting from a 2016 fire at an adjacent recycling facility. The agency found that Pond 1 and Pond 2 contain elevated PFAS (particularly PFOS) in wastewater that violates Part 121 regulations and must be removed by specified deadlines, with additional groundwater monitoring required.

Key data point: Violation Notice VN-011821 issued June 14, 2021, for unauthorized discharge of PFOS-contaminated storm water to unnamed tributary to Johnson Drain; Pond 2 prioritized for remediation due to higher PFOS concentration; remediation schedule due to EGLE by December 1, 2021.

2021-11-01 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine

Violation Notice

This document appears to be improperly formatted or incomplete; it contains only a fragment ('5 Milk') with no substantive environmental, regulatory, or measurement content related to Arbor Hills Landfill or any violation.

Key data point: No specific factual claim or data point can be extracted from this fragment.

2021-11-01 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · notable

EGLE's response to Remediation Plans for AFFF impacted ponds.

EGLE issued a regulatory response to GFL Environmental's remediation plan for PFAS-contaminated ponds at Arbor Hills Landfill resulting from a 2016 fire at an adjacent recycling facility where aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) was deployed. The agency found that Pond 1 and Pond 2 contain wastewater with elevated PFAS (particularly PFOS) that must be removed by December 1, 2021, and required GFL to submit a remediation schedule and conduct additional groundwater and surface water monitoring.

Key data point: Pond 1 and Pond 2 contain elevated levels of PFOS; remediation required by December 1, 2021; no specific concentration values stated in this response letter.

2021-10-26 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

Air Other Evaluation

An EGLE Air Quality Division evaluation from October 2021 documents a non-compliance finding at Arbor Hills Landfill based on an odor complaint investigation and flare data review. The investigation revealed that the landfill's flare system was not operating properly during energy plant downtime, with gas burned by the flares significantly less than what the energy plant had been burning, indicating potential excess gas escape. The evaluation cites NESHAP AAAA regulatory violations related to inadequate control device backup during operational disruptions.

Key data point: Flare system burning significantly less gas than the energy plant prior to its shutdown, indicating gas escape and non-compliance with NESHAP AAAA; October 26, 2021 evaluation.

2021-10-21 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine

Site

The document provided contains insufficient information to classify. The text 'Site' (dated 2021-10-21) and '5 Milk' do not constitute a substantive regulatory, operational, or monitoring document related to Arbor Hills Landfill.

Key data point: No specific factual data, measurements, or regulatory claims are present in the document.

2021-10-20 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · urgent

Full Compliance Evaluation

This Full Compliance Evaluation (FCE) covers Arbor Hills Landfill for the period September 24, 2020 to September 24, 2021 and documents the facility's compliance status as MAJOR. The report details numerous regulatory activities including inspections, WOI (Wells of Interest) bimonthly reports tracking elevated-temperature wells, odor complaint investigations, and stack testing of the energy plant. The facility reported compliance overall, though several notable violations and non-compliance events are recorded, particularly related to SO2 exceedances in the turbine testing and subsurface oxidation events at Well 312.

Key data point: Well 312 exhibited 171.6°F (measured, Nov/Dec 2020) with elevated CO ~200 ppm, suggestive of subsurface oxidation; exploratory drill found evidence of charring; well shut down 12/16/20. Additionally, 22 wells held active HOV (Higher Operating Value) temperature waivers as of May 2021.

2021-10-10 · evidence · notable

Passive vent from condensate sump. Measured methane at 129,000 ppm with measured H2S greater than 50 ppm.

A passive vent from a condensate sump measured methane at 129,000 ppm and hydrogen sulfide at greater than 50 ppm. These are emissions from subsurface landfill gas, indicating active biogas generation. The readings suggest potential air quality concerns and ongoing landfill gas management issues.

Key data point: Methane 129,000 ppm and H2S >50 ppm measured at passive vent from condensate sump, 2021-10-10.

2021-10-10 · evidence · notable

Map of route of methane survey. Red shows where levels where above 100 ppm.

A methane survey map from EGLE dated October 2021 showing the spatial distribution of methane concentrations around the Arbor Hills Landfill, with red-highlighted areas indicating readings above 100 ppm.

Key data point: Methane levels above 100 ppm detected at multiple perimeter locations, October 2021.

2021-10-10 · evidence · notable

Red triangles show where methane concentrations exceeded 500 ppm.

An EGLE document identifying locations where methane concentrations exceeded 500 ppm using red triangles on a map or chart. The document provides spatial information about elevated methane readings at or near the Arbor Hills Landfill site.

Key data point: Methane concentrations exceeded 500 ppm at multiple perimeter locations (exact well IDs and dates not specified in title/header).

2021-10-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

Map of route of methane survey. Red shows areas above 100 ppm.

A map documenting a methane survey conducted around Arbor Hills Landfill, highlighting in red areas where methane concentrations exceeded 100 ppm. The survey provides spatial data on perimeter methane distribution.

Key data point: Perimeter areas measured above 100 ppm methane detected via survey mapping, October 2021.

2021-10-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

Turbine cooling stack on roof of turbine building

This document appears to be a filing header or metadata entry from EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) concerning a turbine cooling stack facility component, dated October 2021.

Key data point: No specific factual reading or measurement is provided in this header fragment.

2021-10-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

Compressor Vent stack

This document appears to be a title page or header reference for an EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) record related to a compressor vent stack at the landfill. No substantive text, data, or findings are provided.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or claims are stated in the provided document text.

2021-10-08 · procedural · routine

FCE inspection control room screen 4

This document appears to be a reference to an EGLE field compliance evaluation (FCE) inspection control room screen dated October 8, 2021, but the actual content of that screen is not provided in the submission.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or claims are present in this document stub.

2021-10-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

FCE inspection control room screen 1

This document appears to be a reference to an EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) inspection control room screen from October 2021, but the actual content of the screen is not provided in the submitted text.

Key data point: No specific factual data or readings are present in the document text.

2021-10-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine

FCE inspection T4 name plate 3

This document is titled 'FCE inspection T4 name plate 3' filed on 2021-10-08 by EGLE. The document name suggests it is a field inspection record related to air-quality monitoring equipment (T4 refers to temperature probe or sensor; nameplate refers to equipment identification), but the full text content is not provided for analysis.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or measurements are present in the supplied document text.

2021-10-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

FCE inspection T4 name plate 1

This document is labeled as an EGLE FCE (Facility Compliance Evaluation) inspection record for a nameplate or equipment identifier 'T4'. The filing date is October 8, 2021, but the document text provided contains only a header and no substantive inspection findings, measurements, violations, or data.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or claims are present in the provided document text.

2021-10-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

FCE inspection control room screen 2

This is a screenshot or display from an EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) inspection control room, filed in October 2021. The document appears to be a system interface or monitoring screen used during field inspections at the Arbor Hills Landfill.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or claims are extractable from the document as filed; it is a control room interface screenshot without quantitative data or regulatory findings stated.

2021-10-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · urgent

On-Site Inspection

On October 8, 2021, EGLE-AQD inspectors conducted an announced compliance inspection of the Arbor Hills Energy LLC facility (the gas-to-energy operation at the Arbor Hills Landfill). The inspection focused on ambient air testing for methane and hydrogen sulfide and discovered significant undocumented landfill gas emissions from multiple sources on the treatment and turbine building roofs, including a passive sewer vent measuring 129,000 ppm methane and H2S exceeding 50 ppm, and cooling vents on the turbine building roof emitting up to 1,500 ppm methane. The inspectors concluded that the amount and concentration of landfill gas detected was beyond expectations and concerning, and noted that condensate volumes processed through the treatment building have grown dramatically from under 50,000 gallons per month in 2018 to over 350,000–450,000 gallons per month by mid-2021.

Key data point: Methane measured at 129,000 ppm from condensate sump passive vent on treatment building roof; H2S exceeded 50 ppm detection limit (both unquantified); 1,500 ppm methane from Turbine 2 cooling vent; condensate volume increased from <50k gal/month (2018) to 350k–450k gal/month (2021). October 8, 2021.

2021-10-05 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · opinion · notable

RRD technical comments on Arbor Hills LF's remediation plans included in the STSWCS [7-15-2021 Arbor Hills Landfill - STSWCS Plan.pdf] submitted for VN-011821.

RRD (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy) technical review of Arbor Hills Landfill's Short-Term Stormwater Characterization Study on PFAS contamination in AFFF-impacted ponds. The review identifies 11 significant deficiencies in the proposed remediation plan, including inadequate sampling methods, insufficient vertical and spatial delineation of PFAS contamination, and unclear excavation protocols.

Key data point: No specific measured PFAS concentration or remediation depth stated; document comprises technical critiques of sampling and remediation methodology deficiencies rather than factual readings.

2021-10-04 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine

Submission PDF

Arbor Hills Landfill Incorporated filed a Notice of Intent to renew its NPDES permit for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity, effective October 4, 2021. The application identifies the facility as a landfill (SIC 4953) in the Rouge River Watershed and notes that storm water may be discharged from secondary containment structures and from an environmental remediation/contamination area.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or measured data provided; this is a permit application form with administrative details only.

2021-10-04 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine

Penetration hit.

EGLE inspection document from October 2021 noting a 'penetration hit' at Arbor Hills Landfill. No specific measurement details, violation findings, or remedial action are provided in the excerpt.

Key data point: No specific factual reading or citation available in this excerpt.

2021-10-04 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

Map 2 of route zoomed in to NW tip of landfill

This document is a map graphic showing a zoomed route view focused on the northwest tip of Arbor Hills Landfill, filed with EGLE in October 2021. No text content, measurements, or regulatory claims are provided in the submission.

Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim present; document is a visual map only.

2021-10-04 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

Map 1 of route

This is a map image showing a truck route, filed with EGLE on October 4, 2021. It appears to be a procedural filing related to route documentation for the Arbor Hills Landfill.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or claims; document is a map showing a route.

2021-10-04 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

Second penetration hit.

This appears to be a document title and metadata header from EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) filed on October 4, 2021, classified as a 'second penetration hit.' No substantive document text is provided beyond the header.

Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim is present in the provided text.

2021-10-01 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine

Schedule - DMR

This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering September 2021, filed by Green for Life (GFL). The report shows "No Discharge" status for the facility and documents permit compliance parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, selenium), and water quality indicators (pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature). Specific measurement values are marked with asterisks and not disclosed in the document body.

Key data point: Document states 'No Discharge: Y' for September 2021; no actual effluent readings are disclosed (all sample measurements marked with asterisks).

2021-09-29 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine

Air Other Evaluation

EGLE conducted a methane survey of Arbor Hills Landfill on September 29, 2021, using SEM5000 equipment as part of the MOOSE study. The survey found generally low methane levels (<10 ppm) along the west perimeter road and surface liner, but detected very high methane concentrations in the NW corner near two surface penetrations (well heads and a large gas line), with readings exceeding 100 ppm in localized areas.

Key data point: Methane readings exceeded 100 ppm in NW corner near well-head penetrations and large gas-line pipe; west perimeter generally <10 ppm, September 29, 2021.

2021-09-24 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

On-Site Inspection

An EGLE Air Quality Division inspector conducted a full compliance evaluation of Arbor Hills Energy LLC (Fortistar Methane Group) on September 24, 2021, finding the facility in compliance with most state and federal air regulations, but documenting ongoing sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission limit exceedances across multiple turbines and duct burners since at least 2015. The inspection also noted that GFL had recently assumed operation of approximately 22 landfill wells under Higher Operating Temperature (HOV) waiver status, and that a steam plant outage was impacting turbine operations at the time.

Key data point: All FGTURBINES and FGDUCTBURNERS and EUTURBINE4-S3 in continuous non-compliance with SO2 emission limits; facility-wide rolling 12-month SO2: 117.2 TPY measured versus ~29.5 TPY permitted (2021 data ending August); prior stack tests (Oct 2018) showed Turbine 1-3 results of 4.4, 6.3, 7.5 lb/hr SO2 against 2.9 lb/hr limit; Turbine 4 Sept 2020 test: 2.0 lb/MW-hr (limit 0.9).

2021-09-22 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable

Follow-Up Correspondence From Fire

This 2016–2017 correspondence documents the investigation and remediation of a fire at the Great Lakes Recycling (GLR) facility co-located at Arbor Hills Landfill, including sampling of stormwater ponds contaminated with Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire suppressant containing PFAS compounds. Advanced Disposal (operator of Arbor Hills) coordinated with EGLE/DEQ to design a sampling protocol and manage removal of approximately 400,000–900,000 gallons of contaminated stormwater.

Key data point: Approximately 400,000 gallons pumped from stormwater pond west of leachate tanks (estimated 900,000 gallons total in pond) following GLR facility fire; PFAS (PFOS, PFOA) contamination in fire suppression foam confirmed as trigger for sampling and removal action, Jan 2017.

2021-09-21 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine

Sniffer Robotics base methane map with red circle show where today's survey was.

This is a Sniffer Robotics methane mapping document showing the location of a ground-level methane survey conducted on or around September 21, 2021 at Arbor Hills Landfill, with a red circle marking the survey area.

Key data point: No specific methane concentration readings are provided in the document description; it appears to be a map visualization rather than a quantitative report.

2021-09-21 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine

Map of methane results using SEM5000.

This document is a map of methane measurement results obtained using SEM5000 equipment, filed with EGLE in September 2021. The document itself provides no readable text beyond its title and filing metadata.

Key data point: No specific quantitative data or claims are extractable from the provided text.

2021-09-21 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

Cover liner has rip in it.

A cover liner at Arbor Hills Landfill is reported to have sustained a rip. This is a structural integrity issue that could compromise containment. The document is filed with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Key data point: Cover liner damage (rip) reported to EGLE on 2021-09-21; specific location and repair timeline not stated in available text.

2021-09-20 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

Air Other Evaluation

EGLE staff conducted a methane survey on the north slope of Arbor Hills Landfill on September 20, 2021, as part of the MOOSE program. A very large methane emission target covering approximately 5.7 acres was identified, with readings ranging from under 10 ppm to over 100 ppm, and significant hydrogen sulfide odors were also noted. The area lacked vegetative cover and a rip in the synthetic liner was documented.

Key data point: Methane plume covering 1,000 feet × 250 feet (5.7 acres) on north slope with readings up to 100+ ppm and H2S odors; synthetic liner rip in NW area, September 20, 2021.

2021-09-15 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

Map of Results

This is a map document filed with EGLE on September 15, 2021. The document title and type indicate it is a spatial visualization of results, but no specific data, measurements, risks, or findings are readable from the filename and metadata provided.

Key data point: No specific factual readings or claims are discernible from the document metadata alone.

2021-09-15 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

Example of long narrow patch of dead grass observed associated with elevated levels of surface methane.

This document appears to be a header or metadata entry for an environmental observation at Arbor Hills, reporting a narrow patch of dead grass coinciding with elevated surface methane levels. The specific findings, measurements, and context are not provided in the text excerpt.

Key data point: No specific quantitative readings or dates are stated in the document excerpt provided.

2021-09-15 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

Small leachate leak coming out of pipe.

EGLE received a report of a small leachate leak emanating from a pipe at Arbor Hills Landfill on September 15, 2021. The document is a brief incident notification indicating a potential water quality concern at the site.

Key data point: Small leachate leak from pipe reported to EGLE, date 2021-09-15; no quantified volume or contamination readings provided.

2021-09-15 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine

Leachate Outbreak

This document appears to be a header or cover sheet for an EGLE leachate outbreak incident report filed on September 15, 2021, but no substantive factual content is provided in the excerpt.

Key data point: No specific factual reading or measurement is stated in this excerpt.

2021-09-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

On-Site Inspection

EGLE conducted a Full Compliance Evaluation and Partial Compliance Inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill on September 14, 2021, under the Renewable Operating Permit (ROP MI-ROP-N2688-2011a) and federal standards including MACT Subpart AAAA and the Federal Plan (40 CFR Part 62, Subpart OOO). The facility was found in substantial compliance with the ROP and applicable requirements, though EGLE notes ongoing multi-media enforcement negotiations and a lawsuit filed in October 2020 for continued non-compliance with gas collection and control system operation.

Key data point: Surface methane monitoring Q2 2021: 15 exceedances above 500 ppm detected and cleared within the quarter; H2S levels in wells ranged from 0 to 6500 ppm (AHWW257R), with ~16 wells above 1000 ppm; Utility Flare operated 356 of 365 days (Jan–Aug 2021); hydrogen sulfide in LFG to flares averaged 325 ppm (near permit limit of 408 ppm with 80% threshold of 326 ppm).

2021-09-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

On-Site Inspection

EGLE conducted a Surface Emission Monitoring (SEM) inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill on September 14, 2021, finding 18 locations with methane concentrations exceeding 500 ppm above background, the federal compliance threshold under 40 CFR Part 62 Subpart OOO and NESHAP. The inspection also identified one leachate outbreak and a small leachate pipe leak. All 18 exceedances triggered mandatory corrective action protocols including re-monitoring within 10 calendar days and potential well installation within 120 days if exceedances persist.

Key data point: 18 locations exceeded 500 ppm methane above background (federal limit); highest reading 15,662 ppm at Penetration WW 432; leachate outbreak at least 100 yards long documented, September 14, 2021.

2021-09-10 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine

Schedule - DMR

This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering August 2021. The facility reported "No Discharge" (Y) for the month, meaning no effluent was released during the monitoring period. The report certifies compliance with permit MI0045713 v5.0 and documents parameters including suspended solids, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen.

Key data point: No discharge recorded for August 1–31, 2021; all daily monitoring entries marked "No Discharge: Y."

2021-09-08 · evidence · notable

Photo of a methane perimeter hit. The source is a well just inside the landfill fence.

A photograph documents a methane reading at the landfill perimeter, sourced from a well just inside the fence. The image is filed with EGLE as evidence of gas migration at the boundary. This represents a measured perimeter air quality event.

Key data point: Methane perimeter hit detected at well located just inside landfill fence, September 2021.

2021-09-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable

Air Other Evaluation

EGLE Air Quality Division staff conducted a perimeter methane survey at Arbor Hills Landfill on September 8, 2021, using a new portable methane detection device (SEM5000) with real-time mapping and data logging. The survey identified a 850-foot methane plume along the northeast perimeter (Napier side) with readings of 10–15 ppm, plus two persistent methane hotspots: one near the main gate (~30 ppm) and one at wellhead HW23/PW7 (~50+ ppm), the latter flagged for repair.

Key data point: Methane plume 850 feet long, 10–15 ppm along NE perimeter (Napier); hotspot at HW23/PW7 wellhead 50+ ppm, September 2021.

2021-09-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine

Perimeter methane results map.

This is a map visualization of methane detection results around the Arbor Hills Landfill perimeter, filed by EGLE in September 2021. The document provides spatial data on methane concentrations at monitoring locations surrounding the facility.

Key data point: No specific numerical methane readings are provided in the map document as filed.

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